Updated Articles

  1. EB-17 Luscombe EDL Muffler Extensions

    Instructions for adding extension elbows to the mufflers of affected aircraft in order that their exhaust outlets be at least nine inches from their respective center lines.
  2. EB-10 Luscombe Crankcase Breather

    Safety measure to prevent possible icing of the lower end of the crankcase breather tube.
  3. SB-06 Luscombe Elevator Cable Pulleys

    Inspect elevator cables for signs of fraying; replace pulleys with ones of larger radius.
  4. SB-08 Lucombe Trimming Bottom of Rudder

    Modification to prevent the tailwheel from hitting the rudder.
  5. SB-01 Silvaire Clevis Pins in Elevator Controls

    Changes for the purposes of flight safety enhancement regarding clevis pins in the flight control system.
  6. SB-01 Luscombe Lost Revs in Continental 50

    A loose exhaust manifold caused the Continental "50" to drop 125 revs. Tightening the manifold instantly recovered the lost power.
  7. SB-07 Luscombe Fin Attach Fitting

    Inspecting the the front fin attachment fitting for cracks around the weld at the fin end.
  8. SB-04 Silvaire Exhaust System Failures

    Corrective measures to prevent failure of the exhaust system.
  9. SB-04 Luscombe Jack Strut Attach

    Inspect for fatigue failure in the bulkhead to which the rear landing gear strut is bolted.
  10. EB-03 Luscombe Rudder Hinge

    Inspect the attachment of lower hinge and if cracks have developed in the spar or rib reinforce with .040 dural or steel channel as shown.